Meaning & use
armor
Protective covering worn or used to defend the body or a vehicle from harm.
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The knight's armor was so heavy that a squire had to help him mount his horse.
Modern tanks rely on layered armor to withstand direct hits from enemy fire.
A note on using this word
Spelled 'armor' in American English and 'armour' in British English; both are pronounced the same.
Words with a similar meaning
shielding
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